Iatrogenic subtle acute aortic dissection during coronary angioplasty for in-stent restenosis. Value of intravascular ultrasound for diagnosis and management

Alfonso, F.; Alvarez, L.; Almeria, C.

Journal of Invasive Cardiology 16(9): 511-513

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 1042-3931
PMID: 15353807
Document Number: 566979
A patient with a subtle, iatrogenic, type A aortic dissection following a coronary angioplasty is described. Intravascular ultrasound was useful to confirm the diagnosis of the confined aortic dissection and also to guide adequate stent coverage of its coronary entry door. Both transesophageal echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging failed to detect any significant aortic wall abnormality.

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